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Agilent 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS
Extraordinary sensitivity and selectivity—
plus day-after-day reliability.
Agilent’s new 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS delivers advanced high-speed GC/MS/MS quantitation for ultra-trace
analysis of the most complex samples. Engineered from the ground up for ease of use and routine high performance
operation, this is the world’s first MS/MS designed specifically for GC analyses.
The triple quadrupole analyzer perfectly complements the front-end separation capabilities of the industry-leading Agilent
7890A GC. With new sample injection options and breakthrough Capillary Flow Technology, the powerful combination
handles the most challenging analytical tasks quickly and efficiently—and is the ideal choice for labs requiring maximum
sensitivity, maximum uptime and maximum productivity.
The Agilent 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS
combines industry-leading reliability with
femtogram-level sensitivity in complex matrices.
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Industry-leading sensitivity and selectivity
Whether you are measuring pesticides in food and water, drugs
in complex biological matrices or contaminants in environmental
samples, you need consistent, ultra-trace detection limits. Analyte
signal must be maximized; all sources of noise must be minimized.
Every 7000B component—source, quadrupoles, collision cell and
detector—has been optimized to deliver:
• Routine femtogram-level limits of detection and quantitation
• Ultra-low noise
• Superior selectivity
Faster analysis, higher throughput
Multi-compound screening methods place stringent demands on
electronics, ion transmission, ion dissociation, firmware and software
of the GC/MS/MS system. The 7000B maintains excellent
sensitivity and exceptional area precision even at a dwell time of
1 msec and an acquisition speed of 500 transitions per second—
with zero cross-talk between transitions. You will be able to screen
and quantitate hundreds of analytes today and add more later to
meet new method requirements.
Day-after-day reliability and simple, robust operation
Over several decades, in thousands of labs worldwide, Agilent MSD
solutions have earned a legendary reputation for reliability and
hassle-free operation. The 7000B system’s advanced design
incorporates proven, highly reliable Agilent technology developed
specifically for GC/MS applications—and all of the new components
adhere to the same exacting engineering standards. The result is
a unique combination—an optimally robust GC, plus an optimally
robust MS/MS, plus optimally robust software.
New 7890A GC components
New 7693 Autosampler, new multimode inlet
(splitless, PTV, split) and high efficiency backflush
deliver maximum analyte to the MS while
protecting the system from high boiling matrix.
New high-sensitivity electron
ionization (EI) source
More precursor ions entering the quadrupole
result in improved S/N and precision.
Solid inert materials—not a coating—and
programmable temperature up to 350˚C ensure
robust compatibility with complex matrices.
Positive and Negative Chemical
Ionization (CI) source
The high molecular ion intensity of CI provides
an ideal precursor ion for MS/MS. Based upon
the stable, high sensitivity source of the 5975C
MSD, the PCI/NCI source delivers trouble-free
CI performance.
Hot quartz hyperbolic quadrupoles
High temperature is just as important for the
quadrupole analyzer as it is for the ion source.
Agilent’s gold-plated hyperbolic quartz
quadrupole is the only analyzer that can be
heated to 200˚C—without any loss of resolution
or sensitivity.
Proprietary hexapole collision cell
Efficient dissociation, wide mass bandwidth ion
transmission, zero cross-talk and novel helium
quench noise reduction—all the benefits you
need for high performance MS/MS.
Agilent MassHunter software
From simple, time-saving AutoTune to “Batch-ata-glance”
review to customizable Excel reports,
MassHunter software maximizes your
GC/MS/MS productivity.
To learn more about the Agilent 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, visit www.agilent.com/chem/7000B. 3

Superior GC/MS/MS performance starts
with the world’s best GC.
MS/MS selectivity is a remarkable tool for complex
matrix analysis, but its full value can’t be realized
without accurate, robust operation of the GC inlet
and column. As sample complexity increases, the
front-end separation performance becomes even
more important, and the GC must be able to deliver:
• Precise sample introduction without mass
discrimination for small and large injection volumes
• Precise separations without large retention time
shifts due to altered selectivity from matrix artifacts
Agilent’s 7890 GC meets all these requirements—
and delivers consistently efficient separations for
your most difficult MS/MS analyses. Plus, of course,
industry-leading Agilent reliability.
The Agilent 7693A Automatic Liquid
Sampler injects extra productivity into
your gas chromatography.
In addition to proprietary Agilent fast-injection and
expanded 150-vial capacity, the all-new sampler offers
a full range of enhanced capabilities, such as sandwich
injections using up to 3 layers with air gap.
Add a second injector and a heater/mixer/barcode
reader, and the 7693A becomes a versatile sample
preparation station that automates many bench tasks.
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Agilent Capillary Flow Technology makes
column backflush simple
Complex matrices can create a number of problems for GC/MS/MS
analyses: compromising separation efficiency, shortening column
life and reducing ion source performance. Backflushing—reversing
column flow immediately after the last compound of interest has
eluted—can significantly improve your analytical results and
maximize your return on your GC/MS/MS investment.
Backflush with the new
Purged Ultimate Union.
This new ultra-inert, lowmass,
low-dead volume device
guarantees optimal peak
shapes and response for the
most difficult analytes.
Agilent’s novel Capillary Flow Technology takes the complexity
out of column backflushing and makes this valuable technique
simple and routine for any GC/MS lab. 1
Agilent Capillary Benefits of backflushing
• Extends column life by eliminating long, high temperature bake-out
• Reduces the frequency of ion source cleaning by keeping column
bleed and high boiling matrix out of the mass spectrometer
• Improves retention time precision by eliminating carry-over that
alters column selectivity
• Increases sample throughput by reducing bake-out (in some
configurations, bake-out can even begin before the analysis has
been completed)
Backflushing maintains sensitivity. The analysis of lipid peroxidation
products in whole blood without backflush led to a rapid loss of
sensitivity. Backflush not only eliminated the sensitivity degradation
but actually allowed the system to slowly improve as the entire system
baked out more completely. 2
Multimode Inlet. Agilent’s stellar
split/splitless inlet performance is
now perfectly complemented by
two additional injection modes:
cold splitless, for extra sensitivity or
maximum sensitivity large volume
injection (LVI). Setup is easy, thanks
to software that calculates proper
inlet parameters.
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Brochure 5989-9804EN: Reduce run time and increase laboratory throughput—Capillary Flow Technology Backflush
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Application Note 5989-9359EN: Capillary Flow Technology for GC/MS: Efficacy of the Simple Tee Configuration for Robust Analysis Using Rapid Backflushing
for Matrix Elimination
To learn more about the Agilent 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, visit www.agilent.com/chem/7000B. 5

Advanced MS/MS technologies designed
specifically for GC.
The high boiling molecules that flood out of the GC column at the end of the separation create special
requirements for the ion source and the mass analyzer. In fact, for the complex matrices typically separated
in GC/MS/MS methods, this concentration of high boilers often approaches a worst-case scenario.
Agilent’s 7000B system is the only MS/MS designed to operate at temperatures as high as 200ºC. Because
the quadrupole can be kept at this high temperature and at vacuum, it stays clean even with the complex,
high boiling samples—eliminating frequent time-consuming maintenance and ensuring superior mass
analyzer performance.
The ultra-low coefficient of expansion for quartz allows the quadrupoles to be heated without any significant
change in dimensions—and without any loss of ion transmission or loss of resolution. As a result, Agilent’s hot
quartz analyzer remains maintenance-free, even after years of high throughput analyses of complex samples.
New “extraction” EI
or PCI/NCI ion source
Gold plated, heated, quartz, hyperbolic quadrupole
New ramped-iris detector
High pressure hexapole collision cell with
helium quench gas
Split Flow Turbo
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A collision cell optimized for GC applications
Extractor Source
w/Ramped Iris Detector
Because the multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) process essentially eliminates
all chemical noise, neutral noise from the highly energetic metastable helium
is the primary GC/MS/MS noise source. Agilent engineers started with the
proven collision cell design of the 6400 Series LC/MS/MS and retuned the
dimensions and voltages for GC applications. They also added a novel helium
quench gas technology, in which a small, supplemental flow of helium is mixed
with nitrogen collision gas. This allows highly efficient dissociation, rapid refocusing
of product ions, rapid clearance of the cell (for zero cross-talk)—as well
as significant reduction of neutral noise.
Standard Source
& Detector mode
New EI source and detector boost MS sensitivity.
Sensitivity is improved across the entire mass range
for even lower limits of detection.
Measured collision cell clearing time less than 1 msec ensures zero cross-talk
between transitions. (Ask for a copy of ASMS 2009 Poster MPZ 656: High Speed
Quantitative GC/MS/MS Data Acquisition.)
Dwell Time (msec) 10 5 3 2 1
# Transitions 18 33 50 66 99
Cycle Time 198 198 200 198 198
MRM/sec 91 167 250 333 500
n 10 10 10 10 10
Average Area 37686 37673 37465 36887 35180
SD Area 940 1925 1439 1557 1447
% RSD 2.5% 5.1% 3.8% 4.2% 4.1%
Precision, precision, precision.
Sensitivity without precision can result in unacceptable
MRM ratios and poor quantitation results. As
MS/MS baseline noise approaches zero, signal-tonoise
ratio (S/N) becomes almost meaningless as a
measure of performance; under ultra-low noise conditions,
RSD
of peak response is a better benchmark. The 7000B
delivers the essential precision that you need to
make accurate qualitative and quantitative decisions,
even at dwell times as low as 1 or 2 msec.
To learn more about the Agilent 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, visit www.agilent.com/chem/7000B. 7

Agilent MassHunter software helps you make the
most of every analysis and every workday.
MassHunter software seamlessly integrates acquisition, data analysis and reporting and makes it easy even
for non-expert operators to take full advantage of the advanced capabilities of the Agilent 7000B Triple
Quadrupole GC/MS. The powerful combination of MassHunter tools delivers accurate results, faster—enabling
you to analyze more samples with less data review. Highlighted features include:
• Dynamic MRM (available Q1, 2010) and Optimizer simplify method development
• Compound-centric data discovery tools with sample-centric data navigation
• Rapid “Batch at a Glance” data review
• Easy-to-use parameter-less integration of GC/MS peaks
• Outlier detection with over 20 user-selectable criteria
• Customizable reporting with Microsoft Excel ® 2007 + XML
Data processing for your other MSD
and GC detectors
In addition to supporting the advanced capabilities of the 7000B
MS/MS, MassHunter also supports traditional GC/MS analyses:
• Supports acquisition/processing of GC detectors on a 7000
Series system and analysis of MSD data
• EI spectral library searching using NIST, Wiley and Agilent
Retention Time Locked (RTL) library collections
• Advanced analysis of unknowns using integrated deconvolution
tools, retention index data and RTL databases
Single screen acquisition and control. MassHunter’s instrument
control panels will be instantly familiar to any Agilent GC/MS
user, so you’ll be productive right from day one. Consistent software
across all Agilent MS platforms—GC, LC and ICP—helps to
shorten learning curves and reduce training costs.
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“Batch at a Glance” review with outlier detection. Flexible spreadsheet organization of the data is complemented
by color-coded outlier detection that draws your attention to results that require closer inspection. Click on a result,
and all associated peaks, spectra and calibration data are immediately displayed. Additional pop-up information is
available for most data.
Add tables and
graphics using
tool buttons
Print preview
Drag and drop
columns from
XML results
Use Excel
number
formatting
Use conditional
formatting for
Outlier flagging
Format headers &
footers using Excel
Flexible, fully customizable reports. MassHunter utilizes XML and Microsoft Excel to provide powerful
reporting capabilities. A wide range of application-specific templates or customized reports are available
in this familiar Excel environment.
To learn more about the Agilent 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, visit www.agilent.com/chem/7000B.
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Advanced GC and MS/MS technologies translate
into everyday high performance.
MS/MS techniques are most often cited for consistent, ultra-low detection limits with very complex sample
matrices. Multi-target screening methods—pesticide residues in foods, drugs in biological fluids and environmental
contaminants in soil and water—have dominated much of the literature. But what’s often overlooked is that any
SIM method can benefit from MS/MS, with better qualitative and quantitative results. Benefits include:
• Elimination of chemical and neutral noise in the spectral region of the product ions—translating into lower
detection limits than SIM
• Higher probability of a more unique (more selective) product ion—translating into fewer false negatives
and false positives than SIM
For complex samples, even isotope ions (A+1, A+2, etc.) of intense matrix peaks can cause interference with
SIM methods. MS/MS delivers detection limits that are lower than SIM without these sources of interference.
Abundance
650
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SIM
Counts
x10 4
0.9
0.8
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0.1
0
Ratio=23.3
MRM
MRM
S/N = 446
0
11.70 11.80 11.90 12.00 12.10 12.20 12.30 12.40 12.50 12.60 12.70 12.80
Time
11.8 11.9 12 12.1 12.2 12.3
Aquisition Time (min)
Abundance
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11.70 11.80 11.90 12.00 12.10 12.20 12.30 12.40 12.50 12.60 12.70
Time
Counts
x10 3 8
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1
0
Ratio=23.6
11.8 11.9 12 12.1 12.2 12.3
Aquisition Time (min)
S/N = 456
Abundance
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11.70 11.80 11.90 12.00 12.10 12.20 12.30 12.40 12.50 12.60 12.70 12.80
Time
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-0.1
Ratio=24.0
11.8 11.9 12 12.1 12.2 12.3
Aquisition Time (min)
S/N = 260
Consistent MS/MS results, independent of matrix. Analysis of spiked p,p’-DDE at 10 ppb using Agilent J&W HP-5ms Ultra
Inert columns. All injections are 1 µL. SIM m/z 246. MRM transition 246.0 176.1. 1
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Application Note 5990-3578EN: A Method for the Trace Analysis
of 175 Pesticides Using the Agilent Triple Quadrupole GC/MS.
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River Water 1 ng/ml
*10.381
1 2
1
*10.899
0.8
0.6
*12.904
*13.383
0.4
0.2
River Water 0.04 - 0.15 ng/ml
3.5
3
*10.377
1 2
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
*10.9.3
*13.386
*12.911
10
10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5
Outstanding sensitivity for PAHs in river water. Upper chromatogram:
3 pg loading ( 1 ppb) of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)
standard mixture. Lower chromatogram: PAHs in a river water sample
at 0.04–0.15 ppb, or 120–450 fg on column. Reconstructed Total Ion
Current Chromatogram (RTICC) from EI-MRM analysis.
Ultra-trace quantification of THC acid with NCI
Mode/Ammonia. Reconstructed MRM chromatogram
for a standard of carboxy-tetrahydrocannbinol-TFA
derivative (1 pg sample; 40 fg on column). The quantifying
transition is m/z 590.0 422.0, and the qualifying
transition is m/z 422.0 402.0 (22% of the peak area
of the quantifying transition).
For more information about the MS/MS analysis of pesticides, PCBs, nitro-PAHs, organo-tins, melamine, drug
screens, PBDE fire retardants, steroids and other compounds in matrices such as fruits, vegetables, biota,
infant formula, traditional Chinese medicines, body fluids, water and air, please contact your Agilent sales
representative or the Agilent website.
MS/MS selectivity and sensitivity enhance your productivity equation
There is another, practical side to MS/MS: MS/MS selectivity and sensitivity let you adjust other aspects of the
workflow to increase your lab’s productivity. For example:
MS/MS sensitivity
• Allows separations with less sample injected on-column, requiring less maintenance for the inlet, column and source
MS/MS selectivity
• Enables less sample preparation
• Allows use of shorter, lower resolution columns, for faster analysis cycles and quicker bakeout or backflush
• Provides faster and easier peak integration for streamlined data review and more confident analysis
In fact, for many labs, MS/MS productivity gains can offset the incremental purchase price of a GC/MS/MS during the
first year of the 10-year guaranteed product life of the 7000B system!
To learn more about the Agilent 7000B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, visit www.agilent.com/chem/7000B.
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Faster, better GC/MS results with
Agilent J&W Ultra Inert columns
Agilent’s new line of Ultra-Inert GC
columns are specifically tailored
to meet the demands of GC/MS/MS.
They feature exceptionally low
column bleed and the highest
degree of column inertness—
providing maximum analyte transfer to the detector, better
peak shapes for active compounds, fast baseline stabilization
for minimized conditioning time and excellent thermal
stability for reduced instrument downtime.
Agilent certified MS supplies help keep
routine maintenance routine
Our capillary column ferrules, O-rings and septa are packaged
to remain clean and ready for use. An exclusive
non- stick plasma coating on our premium inlet septa and
pre-cleaned O-rings makes maintenance quicker and
easier—no unscheduled inlet maintenance due to residue
on the inlet surface and shorter bakeout times after preventive
maintenance, so you can start running samples sooner.
For more information
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